In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Men's Basketball program reported $13.4M in revenue and $14.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $686K. The program generated $13.4M in total revenue, led by Other Operating Revenue at $5.0M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 22nd overall in total expenses (21st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $5,029,114 |
| Media Rights | $2,201,482 |
| Contributions | $2,045,618 |
| Ticket Sales | $1,795,306 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $1,145,890 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,016,071 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $116,951 |
| In-Kind | $65,144 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $68 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,103,702 |
| Team Travel | $2,334,853 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,316,471 |
| Game Expenses | $895,535 |
| Severance Payments | $779,955 |
| Guarantees | $658,000 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $657,544 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $594,050 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $533,181 |
| Recruiting | $410,339 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $233,974 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $181,988 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $127,265 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $80,765 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $77,740 |
| Spirit Groups | $70,870 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $45,249 |
| Memberships and Dues | $455 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $13,415,644 | $14,101,936 | -$686K |
| FY2024 | $8,131,779 | $11,696,433 | -$3.6M |
| FY2023 | $7,545,387 | $9,071,946 | -$1.5M |
| FY2022 | $6,914,062 | $7,530,109 | -$616K |
| FY2021 | $4,943,023 | $5,809,640 | -$867K |
| FY2020 | $7,171,762 | $7,177,831 | -$6K |
Cal's men's basketball program spent $14.1M in FY2025, ranking 22nd among 78 FBS programs and well above the FBS average of $10.2M — a figure that has nearly doubled since FY2021's $5.8M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest expense at $5.1M, reflecting the investment in staff that has driven much of that upward trend. Despite generating $13.4M in revenue — led by $5.0M in Other Operating Revenue — the program finished FY2025 with a $686K deficit.
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